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SVET VMES will lead the XII Summer School of Architecture in Ohrid 2025
May 22th, 2025
In the face of demographic decline, environmental degradation, real estate speculation, and seasonal emptiness, Ohrid’s central school quarter risks becoming a relic or worse, a profit zone under threat from speculative development. This summer school invites participants to engage with the contested site around St. Clement of Ohrid Gymnasium and explore how educational infrastructure can support lifelong learning and urban resilience.
In the face of demographic decline, environmental degradation, real estate speculation, and seasonal emptiness, Ohrid’s central school quarter risks becoming a relic or worse, a profit zone under threat from speculative development. This summer school invites participants to engage with the contested site around St. Clement of Ohrid Gymnasium and explore how educational infrastructure can support lifelong learning and urban resilience.
SVET VMES awarded the 3rd prize for the extension of III. Maribor Grammar School!
November 27th, 2024
The project features a subterranean base with services and a sports hall, topped by a transparent lobby linking parks to the east and west. Above, a three-story structure floats, encased in a wooden lattice facade and centered around a light-filled atrium. A stepped concrete pyramid on the north side supports the building, providing natural light and serving as an amphitheater or outdoor classroom. The top floor, designed as a greenhouse, offers flexible learning spaces and shaded terraces.
The project features a subterranean base with services and a sports hall, topped by a transparent lobby linking parks to the east and west. Above, a three-story structure floats, encased in a wooden lattice facade and centered around a light-filled atrium. A stepped concrete pyramid on the north side supports the building, providing natural light and serving as an amphitheater or outdoor classroom. The top floor, designed as a greenhouse, offers flexible learning spaces and shaded terraces.
On intermediate zones and school spaces with svet vmes x Eva Eržen, Podcast 'Open' #33
October 15th, 2024
Recently we were invited to the OHS podcast “Open” to discuss the intermediate, forgotten spaces in schools, the model for exploring them, and their transformation into specific places with diverse functions and atmospheres.
Thanks to architects, Eva Eržen and Boštjan Bugarič for the invitation to the podcast, for asking relevant questions and for the excellent discussion.
Click to hear the full interview.
Recently we were invited to the OHS podcast “Open” to discuss the intermediate, forgotten spaces in schools, the model for exploring them, and their transformation into specific places with diverse functions and atmospheres.
Thanks to architects, Eva Eržen and Boštjan Bugarič for the invitation to the podcast, for asking relevant questions and for the excellent discussion.
Click to hear the full interview.
Grožnjan Summer School of Architecture
July 23rd, 2024
SVET VMES will participate with a guest lecture in this year's Summer School of Architecture in Grožnjan, Croatia, focusing on an invisible city that can be seen or experienced only by children. The aim of the workshop is to explore parallel universe where we used to live in, yet not anymore.
The summer school will be led by Japanese architects, Takaharu and Yui Tezuka.
We hope to see you there!
SVET VMES will participate with a guest lecture in this year's Summer School of Architecture in Grožnjan, Croatia, focusing on an invisible city that can be seen or experienced only by children. The aim of the workshop is to explore parallel universe where we used to live in, yet not anymore.
The summer school will be led by Japanese architects, Takaharu and Yui Tezuka.
We hope to see you there!
Valvasor Award 2024 for the Universum Plečnik: Between Workshop and Myth Exhibition
May 18th, 2024
We are honoured to receive the Valvasor Award 2024 for the Universum Plečnik: Between Workshop and Myth Exhibition together with the entire curatorial team of the Museum of Architecture and Design – MAO and graphical designers AA.
The Valvasor Prizes are the highest accolades in the field of museology, which are awarded annually by the Slovenian Museum Association.
Congratulations to the entire author team!
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
We are honoured to receive the Valvasor Award 2024 for the Universum Plečnik: Between Workshop and Myth Exhibition together with the entire curatorial team of the Museum of Architecture and Design – MAO and graphical designers AA.
The Valvasor Prizes are the highest accolades in the field of museology, which are awarded annually by the Slovenian Museum Association.
Congratulations to the entire author team!
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
Exhibition Catalogue Universum Plečnik wins the Brumen Award!
April 24th, 2024
Graphically and technically expertly crafted by Anja Delbello and Aljaž Vesel (AA graphical studio) and edited by curator Tomaž Štoka, the catalogue expands on the articulation of Plečnik's heritage and highlights the lasting relevance of his designs.
We're honoured to have contributed with an article to this beautiful and meaningful book!
Foto: Klemen Ilovar
Graphically and technically expertly crafted by Anja Delbello and Aljaž Vesel (AA graphical studio) and edited by curator Tomaž Štoka, the catalogue expands on the articulation of Plečnik's heritage and highlights the lasting relevance of his designs.
We're honoured to have contributed with an article to this beautiful and meaningful book!
Foto: Klemen Ilovar
1st prize for the New Cultural Centre and Library in Šenčur!
April 2nd, 2024
We’re delighted to announce that SVET VMES has been awarded with the 1st prize at the Architectural Competition for the New Cultural Centre and Library in Šenčur organized by ZAPS.
Located on a small plot in the centre of town, the project builds on the idea of two compact volumes stacked one above another. The base with the cultural hall is completely underground whilst the library is placed in the volume of the floating pitched roof. The public square is extended into the interior of the building via the multipurpose hall.
We’re delighted to announce that SVET VMES has been awarded with the 1st prize at the Architectural Competition for the New Cultural Centre and Library in Šenčur organized by ZAPS.
Located on a small plot in the centre of town, the project builds on the idea of two compact volumes stacked one above another. The base with the cultural hall is completely underground whilst the library is placed in the volume of the floating pitched roof. The public square is extended into the interior of the building via the multipurpose hall.
FDV Agora
November 15th, 2023
The project deals with two stakeholders. On one side of the plot, there is a training ground of the Secondary School of Construction, on the other the main, representative entrance to the Faculty of Social Sciences. The first creates noise with its activity and disturbs the second.
Instead of a high fence, we proposed a new social space - an Agora, created on the plot boundary between the two schools, which simultaneously creates a visual and sound barrier.
The project deals with two stakeholders. On one side of the plot, there is a training ground of the Secondary School of Construction, on the other the main, representative entrance to the Faculty of Social Sciences. The first creates noise with its activity and disturbs the second.
Instead of a high fence, we proposed a new social space - an Agora, created on the plot boundary between the two schools, which simultaneously creates a visual and sound barrier.
KINDERGARTEN KOČEVJE WINS PLEČNIK MEDAL 2023
May 22th, 2023
We are honored to receive the Plečnik Medal 2023 for a 16-unit, timber kindergarten built on brownfield land. The kindergarten regenerates part of town by condensing programme previously dispersed in unfit buildings, providing a new learning playscape.
This 5-year long, intense, and at the same time beautiful journey from competition to realization wouldn't be possible without great competition and project team members. Big Thank You!
We are honored to receive the Plečnik Medal 2023 for a 16-unit, timber kindergarten built on brownfield land. The kindergarten regenerates part of town by condensing programme previously dispersed in unfit buildings, providing a new learning playscape.
This 5-year long, intense, and at the same time beautiful journey from competition to realization wouldn't be possible without great competition and project team members. Big Thank You!
Two Atria at the Ljubljana School of Economics
August 20th, 2023
Our recently completed scheme design proposal for the renovation of the two atria and the adjacent school library at the Ljubljana School of Economics envisages an underground connection of the two exterior atria that creates a bright and multistory in-between space where all the key school programs for the education of future economists move. A heart of the school is created.
Click to read more about this exciting project.
Our recently completed scheme design proposal for the renovation of the two atria and the adjacent school library at the Ljubljana School of Economics envisages an underground connection of the two exterior atria that creates a bright and multistory in-between space where all the key school programs for the education of future economists move. A heart of the school is created.
Click to read more about this exciting project.
Timber Architecture in Focus, Lecture series at the UL FA
May 16th, 2023
Ana Kreč of svet vmes will give a lecture at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana on May 22nd at 4:00 PM at the Plečnik Lecture Hall along with Cristina Gamboa of Lacol.
She will reflect on the 4-year long design process of Kočevje timber kindergarten, from the building's inception to its completion and occupation with the intention of sharing valuable experience gained in all phases.
The lecture will be in English.
Ana Kreč of svet vmes will give a lecture at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana on May 22nd at 4:00 PM at the Plečnik Lecture Hall along with Cristina Gamboa of Lacol.
She will reflect on the 4-year long design process of Kočevje timber kindergarten, from the building's inception to its completion and occupation with the intention of sharing valuable experience gained in all phases.
The lecture will be in English.
OHS AWARD 2023!
May 13th, 2023
svet vmes is the recipient of the 2023 Open House Slovenia Award in the category of public buildings for Kočevje Kindergarten, Bee Unit!
'OHS award is given by the general public, which can in this way express its opinion on the Slovenian architectural production and establish a dialogue with it.'
We thank you for your vote!
Photo: Ana Skobe
svet vmes is the recipient of the 2023 Open House Slovenia Award in the category of public buildings for Kočevje Kindergarten, Bee Unit!
'OHS award is given by the general public, which can in this way express its opinion on the Slovenian architectural production and establish a dialogue with it.'
We thank you for your vote!
Photo: Ana Skobe
Renovation of The Castle Granary at Ptuj Castle
May 10th, 2023
After several months of work, we at SVET VMES, together with the Slovene Ministry of Culture, the City Municipality of Ptuj, and the Regional Museum Ptuj Ormož, presented the renovation project of the Castle Granary in Ptuj which will be renovated into a sightseeing archaeological depot. It will store monuments that are currently displayed in-situ and are deteriorating due to atmospheric influences.
The new premises will enable Ptuj to fully utilize the cultural, educational, and other potentials of the Roman Petoviona heritage.
After several months of work, we at SVET VMES, together with the Slovene Ministry of Culture, the City Municipality of Ptuj, and the Regional Museum Ptuj Ormož, presented the renovation project of the Castle Granary in Ptuj which will be renovated into a sightseeing archaeological depot. It will store monuments that are currently displayed in-situ and are deteriorating due to atmospheric influences.
The new premises will enable Ptuj to fully utilize the cultural, educational, and other potentials of the Roman Petoviona heritage.
BUILT: Kočevje Kindergarten
December 30th, 2022
The kindergarten built on brownfield land in the centre of Kočevje regenerates part of the town by condensing program previously dispersed in unfit buildings. It provides a new learning environment for 350 children and their caretakers.
The building is almost entirely constructed of wood and wood-based construction materials. The structure is mainly cross-laminated timber exposed to the interior, insulated with wood fibre, and protected by a wooden ventilated façade finished of with thermally treated spruce.
Photo: Žiga Lovšin
The kindergarten built on brownfield land in the centre of Kočevje regenerates part of the town by condensing program previously dispersed in unfit buildings. It provides a new learning environment for 350 children and their caretakers.
The building is almost entirely constructed of wood and wood-based construction materials. The structure is mainly cross-laminated timber exposed to the interior, insulated with wood fibre, and protected by a wooden ventilated façade finished of with thermally treated spruce.
Photo: Žiga Lovšin
2nd prize for the Kindergarten Sonček in Kranj!
December 22nd, 2022
SVET VMES was awarded the 2nd prize at the Open Anonymous Architectural Competition for the new, 7-unit kindergarten in Kranj.
Located on a plot with many existing, high-quality trees, the project builds on the idea of a compact volume with single-pitched roofs, reminiscent of a series of small houses among the treetops, preserving as many green areas as possible.
SVET VMES was awarded the 2nd prize at the Open Anonymous Architectural Competition for the new, 7-unit kindergarten in Kranj.
Located on a plot with many existing, high-quality trees, the project builds on the idea of a compact volume with single-pitched roofs, reminiscent of a series of small houses among the treetops, preserving as many green areas as possible.
svet vmes designs new expo UNIVERSUM PLEČNIK
November 23rd, 2022
We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition UNIVERSUM PLEČNIK: Between Workshop and Myth, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 7 PM at the Museum of Architecture and Design.
Curators: Miloš Kosec, Natalija Lapajne, Tomaž Štoka, Bogo Zupančič
Exhibition design: SVET VMES: Ana Kreč, Jure Hrovat, Marko Kavčič, Amadej Mravlak
Graphic design: AA: Anja Delbello, Aljaž Vesel, Blaž Rojs
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition UNIVERSUM PLEČNIK: Between Workshop and Myth, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 7 PM at the Museum of Architecture and Design.
Curators: Miloš Kosec, Natalija Lapajne, Tomaž Štoka, Bogo Zupančič
Exhibition design: SVET VMES: Ana Kreč, Jure Hrovat, Marko Kavčič, Amadej Mravlak
Graphic design: AA: Anja Delbello, Aljaž Vesel, Blaž Rojs
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
NEW: Crossroads
October 5th, 2022
SVET VMES has completed a new small intervention - the renovation of changing rooms at Poljane Grammar School in Ljubljana.
One of the design starting points was the preservation of the original symmetry of the space. As a result, the new program is compact and placed in four cubes, forming a crossroad.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
SVET VMES has completed a new small intervention - the renovation of changing rooms at Poljane Grammar School in Ljubljana.
One of the design starting points was the preservation of the original symmetry of the space. As a result, the new program is compact and placed in four cubes, forming a crossroad.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Dialogue + Pop-up Exhibition at the TU Vienna
October 1st, 2022
'New Praxes, New Tools' project, curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini is moving to Vienna, where ten selected Slovene and Austrian Practices will establish a dialogue and explore a wide range of positions on the ever-expanding notion of architectural practice today.
Venue: TU Wien, Festsaal, Karlsplatz 13, Thursday, the 6th of October, from 6:00 PM onward. Moderators: Tina Gregorič and Matevž Čelik.
'New Praxes, New Tools' project, curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini is moving to Vienna, where ten selected Slovene and Austrian Practices will establish a dialogue and explore a wide range of positions on the ever-expanding notion of architectural practice today.
Venue: TU Wien, Festsaal, Karlsplatz 13, Thursday, the 6th of October, from 6:00 PM onward. Moderators: Tina Gregorič and Matevž Čelik.
INTERVIEW: svet vmes x Eva Gusel, Outsider Magazine
September 30th, 2022
Jure Hrovat and Ana Kreč of SVET VMES were interviewed by Eva Gusel for the No. 31 / Autumn 2022 Outsider Magazine focusing on play, learning, and experiment.
Click to read a short excerpt, focusing on Slovene educational architecture, its challenging legislation, and the two recently built projects – Slovene School Museum and Kočevje Kindergarten.
The whole interview is available in the printed edition.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Jure Hrovat and Ana Kreč of SVET VMES were interviewed by Eva Gusel for the No. 31 / Autumn 2022 Outsider Magazine focusing on play, learning, and experiment.
Click to read a short excerpt, focusing on Slovene educational architecture, its challenging legislation, and the two recently built projects – Slovene School Museum and Kočevje Kindergarten.
The whole interview is available in the printed edition.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Special edition of AB Architect's Bulletin 228.229: Ženske v arhitekturi / Women in Architecture
July 1st, 2022
Ana Kreč of svet vmes was interviewed for the special edition of AB Magazine - Slovene Periodical for the Architectural Theory. The latest issue, dedicated to Women in Architecture, raises numerous important questions on the self-evidentialities and self-awareness of an architect's profession.
Click to read the full interview.
Ana Kreč of svet vmes was interviewed for the special edition of AB Magazine - Slovene Periodical for the Architectural Theory. The latest issue, dedicated to Women in Architecture, raises numerous important questions on the self-evidentialities and self-awareness of an architect's profession.
Click to read the full interview.
Follow Kočevje Kindergarten construction site progress
June 25th, 2022
We're excited to share that our construction site for the new, 16-unit, timber kindergarten in Kočevje, Slovenia is well underway and approaching completion!
The new kindergarten will open its doors for children and pedagogical staff in September 2022.
Click to see its construction progress.
We're excited to share that our construction site for the new, 16-unit, timber kindergarten in Kočevje, Slovenia is well underway and approaching completion!
The new kindergarten will open its doors for children and pedagogical staff in September 2022.
Click to see its construction progress.
BOOK: New Praxes, New Tools!
March 31st, 2022
Architectural exhibition New Praxes, New Tools, exposing the working methods of ten Slovene contemporary architectural practices is now closed and is moving to Berlin!
Big thanks to curators Mika Cimolini and Matevž Čelik, Centre of Creativity (CzK), Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) and Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana that exhibited our work.
What remains is this truly beautiful, (277 pages long!) catalogue/book, designed by Dominik Vrabič Dežman. Take a look and get your copy ASAP in MAO Shop!
Architectural exhibition New Praxes, New Tools, exposing the working methods of ten Slovene contemporary architectural practices is now closed and is moving to Berlin!
Big thanks to curators Mika Cimolini and Matevž Čelik, Centre of Creativity (CzK), Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) and Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana that exhibited our work.
What remains is this truly beautiful, (277 pages long!) catalogue/book, designed by Dominik Vrabič Dežman. Take a look and get your copy ASAP in MAO Shop!
PUBLIC DEBATE/ POP UP EXPO: Emerging Slovenian Architects
June 8th, 2022
Project New Praxes, New Tools introduced a new generation of Slovene architects to a German audience.
Ten practices presented their work in short 10 x 10 impulse statements, followed by a dialogue between two moderators, Slovenian architects and Berlin-based Front-Row Peers.
Date: 16 June 2022, 6.30PM
Place: ANCB The Aedes Metropolitan Laboratory in Berlin
Project New Praxes, New Tools introduced a new generation of Slovene architects to a German audience.
Ten practices presented their work in short 10 x 10 impulse statements, followed by a dialogue between two moderators, Slovenian architects and Berlin-based Front-Row Peers.
Date: 16 June 2022, 6.30PM
Place: ANCB The Aedes Metropolitan Laboratory in Berlin
NEW: The renovated Slovene School Museum finally opens its doors!
March 22nd, 2022
You’re coridally invited to visit the new permanent exhibition titled SCHOOL = LAW! Education on Slovene territory through time in the renovated Slovene School Museum.
What started as the renovation of the permanent exhibition back in 2014, ended in the partial renovation of the entire School Museum in 2022! The exhibition is designed interactively, as a cabinet of curiosities. The deeper you investigate, by opening various drawers and hatches, the more detailed the information.
You’re coridally invited to visit the new permanent exhibition titled SCHOOL = LAW! Education on Slovene territory through time in the renovated Slovene School Museum.
What started as the renovation of the permanent exhibition back in 2014, ended in the partial renovation of the entire School Museum in 2022! The exhibition is designed interactively, as a cabinet of curiosities. The deeper you investigate, by opening various drawers and hatches, the more detailed the information.
EXPO: 'New Praxes, New Tools'
February 7th, 2022
We're excited to be selected among 10 contemporary Slovenian architectural practices to participate in an exhibition that wants to shed light on organizational, design, and other professional innovations these practices introduced into their work, changing the way we understand architectural activity today.
Curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini, the exhibition will run from February 24th – March 31st, 2022 in Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana.
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
We're excited to be selected among 10 contemporary Slovenian architectural practices to participate in an exhibition that wants to shed light on organizational, design, and other professional innovations these practices introduced into their work, changing the way we understand architectural activity today.
Curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini, the exhibition will run from February 24th – March 31st, 2022 in Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana.
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
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